Laboratory Examination- Minimun skele.... Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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CBC
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WBC#, hemato-crit & globulin, RBC
2
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ESR
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non specific index of inflammation
3
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C-Reactive Protein
A
inflammation, increases release by liver, more sensitive than ESR
4
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Serum Calcium
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elevates in bone destruction and parathormone activity increases
5
Q
Serum Phosphate
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index of bone activity, usually inverse to calcium
6
Q
Alkaline Phosphate
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liver or bone disease, increase osteoblastic activity
7
Q
Acid Phosphate
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prostate Ca. increases with capsule disruption
8
Q
PSA (prostate specific antigen)
A
tumor marker for prostate Ca.
9
Q
Total Protein
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altered in bone malig., 3m’s, MM overproduction IG, rev. A;G ratio.
10
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Additional Studies
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uric acid, chromosomal for dysplasia, HLA-B27, RH factor
